Senior Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Care & Growth

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k Match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) Lakeside Animal Hospital in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support multiple doctors and provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced setting. The role involves assisting veterinarians, restraining animals, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and maintaining equipment.

Duties may include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, dental prophy, radiography, medications, and lab work, with client

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians and handling animals in a hospital setting.
• Able to restrain animals during examinations when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals and support client education.
• Restrain animals during initial examinations and procedures as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; sterilize tools and maintain equipment.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring where permitted.
• Assist with dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, and laboratory analyses.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Job description

American Veterinary Group (AVG) Lakeside Animal Hospital in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support multiple doctors and provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced setting. The role involves assisting veterinarians, restraining animals, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and maintaining equipment.

Duties may include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, dental prophy, radiography, medications, and lab work, with client